Wal-Mart Targets Huntsville For Gun Ban
Store still sells muzzleloaders, ammunition
Last updated Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:38 PM CDT in News
By Bob Caudle
The Morning News
HUNTSVILLE -- Need to buy a new gun in Huntsville?
Stop by the Bumper to Bumper Huntsville Auto Parts Store and ask to see the merchandise at Dixie Outdoors in a room behind the counter of the auto part store.
As of Sept. 1, the Wal-Mart store in Huntsville is one of several Wal-Mart Stores that have stopped selling guns.
The Huntsville store still sells muzzleloaders and ammunition, according to a company spokesman.
Besides the local auto parts store, the only other place in town to purchase a firearm is A to Z Pawn, but they sell only used guns.
The manager on duty at the Huntsville Wal-Mart on Thursday, Gary Hatfield, could not answer questions except to confirm the store stopped selling guns Sept. 1. He referred questions to the Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville.
In late 2005, Wal-Mart made a business decision to remove firearms from select locations within the United States, according to Jami Arms, spokeswoman for Wal-Mart. The removal of merchandise for fiscal 2007 began March 6.
The decision is based solely on diminished customer relevancy and demand in multiple markets, according to Arms.
"We strive to be a store of the community by providing products that are relevant to the customer needs in a particular market," said Arms. " This simply means that our merchandise would reflect the items that our customers want to buy. As with any merchandise decision that we make, we based this decision on customer demand for firearms per local community."
She said Wal-Mart will continue to supply sporting goods of all kinds and will continue to stock ammunition and accessories in most stores.
Still, Madison County, a predominantly Democratic county, voted solidly behind Republican George W. Bush in the last election, in part because of John Kerry's stance on firearms.
Jim McChristian, a counterman at the auto parts store, said the Wal-Mart decision has helped business at Dixie Outdoors, the new-gun dealership.
"There's been more traffic since Wal-Mart quit selling," McChristian said. "Of course, right now, it's hunting season, so everybody is stocking up. But Wal-Mart helped us."
The auto part/gun store sells anything from .22s to big-game rifles to muzzleloaders, McChristian said.
"We really don't even do any advertising," McChristian explained. "It's mostly just word of mouth."
There has been one noticeable type of customer increase, McChristian said.
"The guys from Wal-Mart come up here and shop for guns for their personal use," McChristian said. "They can't buy them there anymore, so they have to go somewhere."
At A to Z Pawn, James Dudley says gun sales have remained the same since the Wal-Mart quit selling guns.
"We've have some more inquiries about ammo," Dudley added.
Fred Tatman, also from the pawn shop, said A to Z caters to a different type of buyer and business.
"It's kind of a new-gun business versus a used-gun business," Tatman explained. "They want new, they go there. They want used, they come here. A lot of our business is pawning, where people will drop something off then come back and get it."
Fast Facts
State Requirements For Rifles And Shotguns
No permit required to purchase rifles and shotguns.
No registration required for rifles and shotguns.
No licensing required for owners of rifles and shotguns.
No permit required to carry rifles and shotguns.
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Ron Coleman wrote on Oct 13, 2006 9:53 AM:
" Wal-Mart has joined the anti-gun crowd.Call them and tell them what you think. "
JRSGUNSMITHING wrote on Oct 13, 2006 10:50 AM:
" I bought the two gun display cases at Wal-Mart in our area for my gun store. This is good news for the little Gun shops as we do not have to compete with Wal-Mart any longer. "
mickey wrote on Oct 13, 2006 11:03 AM:
" just do not shop at wal mart any more, they are down grading the constitution of the united states with their store policy!!!!! always vote the constitutional way when voting for anything!!! "
wingnut wrote on Oct 13, 2006 11:09 AM:
" It's probably just a business decision for that location, given the cost of a federal firearms license and penalties if a clerk makes a mistake.
But do you mean to tell me that Arkansas requires a permit to purchase a handgun? And that the state registers them? Now, there are two real threats to your second amendment rights. Vote for politicians who actually believe in liberty. "
Robert B. wrote on Oct 13, 2006 11:58 AM:
" Wal-Mart should understand Huntsville is a country town and continue to sale rifles and shotguns and ammo. Thank God for places like Dixie Outdoors. Wish I knew there address. "
Robert B. wrote on Oct 13, 2006 12:17 PM:
" Ron is right on. Remind Wal-Mart what happen to K-Mart when they give in to the anti-gun crowd. "
Dave wrote on Oct 13, 2006 3:28 PM:
" I put up with Wal-Mart's shoddy merchandise from China for years partly because I thought they were pro-gun and an all-around good company that shares my values.
But ever since Wal-Mart backstabbed gun owners when they announced this last April, I haven't been to a Wal-Mart, and I'm proud to say I've diverted at least some business elsewhere.
I also ended up holding my nose and supporting New Jersey's "anti-Wal-Mart" law, which mandated health coverage and a minimum wage of $7 for big-box retailers. (I don't remember if the health care law passed, but hte minimum wage law did).
Wal-Mart doesn't seem to realize that there are a lot of folks of the liberal persuasion who hate Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart should have befriended us mainstream Americans rather than backstab us. "
Al wrote on Oct 13, 2006 6:07 PM:
" No big deal. In my area, Dick's Sporting Goods beat the price and service of Wal-Mart.
Dick's has sportsmen who know what they are talking about.
Wal-Mart has a bunch of military retiree's who are nice, but really don't know much about hunting. "
Kevin from Michigan wrote on Oct 13, 2006 6:32 PM:
" Wal Mart up in here in Fenton Michigan also dropped gun sales, maybe we need a nationwide challenge to this, I was pretty pro Wal Mart until this "
Bob wrote on Oct 13, 2006 6:45 PM:
" Their discontinuing gun sales is just the next logical step for Wal-Mart who began supporting gay/lesbian groups and opposing a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. "
D. Portem wrote on Oct 13, 2006 6:54 PM:
" The only reason I ever go into walmart is to buy shotgun ammo... They sell the Winchester or Federal "Recreational Loads" for 15 bucks for a 4-box pack.. That price is a couple bucks more than what it would cost me to reload a comparable shell... Looks like now I'll be spending a little more time at the reloading bench... To hell with walmart "
Sonny Daniels wrote on Oct 13, 2006 7:54 PM:
" I quit shopping a Wal-Mart several years ago.In our area the employees they attract have trouble with basic communication and are ill mannered. Most know nothing about the products they are trying to sell. "
John Thayer wrote on Oct 13, 2006 8:00 PM:
" Sonny, maybe you just need to brush up on your Spanish if you have trouble communicating with the employees at Walmart ;>) "
D Thayer wrote on Oct 13, 2006 8:07 PM:
" Wal Mart is opening a new store in Tulsa that will not be selling firearms.
This puts the lie to "community desires" since Tulsa hosts many gun shows and most citizens own firearms.
Women boycotted and wrecked K-Mart for their anti-gunowner position and using Rosie as corporate spokeswoman.
Wal Mart may be next. "
Mike Stollenwerk wrote on Oct 13, 2006 8:51 PM:
" Too bad you all need a permit to carry handguns - and your only option in Arkansas is "concealed."
44 states do NOT criminalize open carry, and most do not require a permit.
Mike Stollenwerk
www.OpenCarry.org
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Dave wrote on Oct 13, 2006 8:56 PM:
" Gander Mtn is going to be opening on the 27th, they sell more guns than Wal-Mart does. "
John Perkins wrote on Oct 13, 2006 9:05 PM:
" Ever sense ole Sam Walton passed away walmart has gone to hell! Sam wanted to sell only American made products which he did.after his passing the vultures took over.I can remember when walmart sold pistols.you ordered out of a catalog and picked up your pistol in about three days. Ole Sam must turning over in his grave as he was a long time hunter and shooter.Good by Sam you will be missed "
R. Spencer wrote on Oct 13, 2006 9:07 PM:
" Being a certified gun nut myself (former dealer, NRA, GOA, etc.), I'm all for Walmart ending gun sales for the following reasons: 1. It is their business, they suffer the consequences, good or bad; 2. If they are doing it because of low profit, it makes good business sense; 3. If they are doing it for political reasons, I'd rather be giving my money to a dealer who supports the Second Amendment. "
bill price wrote on Oct 13, 2006 9:55 PM:
" wal mart lies: exton pa sold more guns than any store in southeast pa and they are losing (or lost) their guns due to corporate policy. jami arms might as well run for the senate with that party line she's spouting
if you're a reporter, start asking questions of the sporting goods people in various walmart stores.
-bp
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Lee wrote on Oct 13, 2006 10:55 PM:
" Hello Mike Your Mistaken when you say""Too bad you all need a permit to carry handguns - and your only option in Arkansas is "concealed." 44 states do NOT criminalize open carry, and most do not require a permit. Mike Stollenwerk www.OpenCarry.org "
Law Enforcement wants you to think that ptoblem is they are not legislators At this time AR Law says you can carry any time you are on a journey permit is not mentioned thank you "
Vaughn Winslett wrote on Oct 13, 2006 11:23 PM:
" The Walmart in Leeds Al. has also stopped selling guns. I have stopped shopping there!!! They are also supporting anti-family, homosexual rights, as is Ford Motor Company. God fearing people should boycot them everywhere. If we do not take a stand we are beaten already. V W "
Jim Green wrote on Oct 13, 2006 11:58 PM:
" I refuse to shopwal-mart for most of the reasons others have outlined.. here in CA they seem to be saying that yuppies are other liberal types are more important than real gun-owning, family-values type of American. It's time that gunowners all over North America simply boycott wal-mart. "
Emily Fernandez wrote on Oct 14, 2006 12:10 AM:
" Whats wrong with buying your Gun or Rifle from Gun List or Shotgun News ? All you need is a Federal Firearms License to receive the firearm. They usually have a flat fee of $25. to $75. per firearm ordered from the Magazines. Alot cheaper than Wall-Mart,
to Hell with W.M. "
Anonymous wrote on Oct 14, 2006 12:23 AM:
" Hey all you gun owners and 2nd amendment cheerleaders, you listen to me: I don't care if you believe in God or if you dislike gays or if you support the current terror war (terror phobes) and if you score points with the Almighty by hating abortion (even though I know some of you abort), thanks for supporting my right to own a firearm. BTW, WM sells .38 special (FMJ) for $20.00 per 100, is that cheap ? Anyone know if lead-free is becoming more popular ? "
Reason wrote on Oct 14, 2006 12:46 AM:
" Walmart stopped selling guns in stores that had low sales rates. Walmart loses money on ALL gun sales. The only reason they sell them is because of the money they make on ammo and accessories. If you have ever had to mess with the Brady Bill requirements, you would know that it is a bigger pain in the back than it is worth. I wouldn't be surprised if within the next year or so, ALL Walmarts stop selling guns. Why put up with the hassle when you are losing money on them anyhow? But hey, if following economics makes you an anti-gun person, who can argue with such "intellectual" debate? "
Adam Hendershot wrote on Oct 14, 2006 12:57 AM:
" Bremerton Washington Walmart said they don't allow concealed handgun carry or open carry even though its legal. I stopped shopping there (man I used to like them) now I shop at target. They don't mind if I open carry. "
stricklybiz wrote on Oct 14, 2006 4:48 AM:
" Wal-Mart's decision is understandable. Importing firearms of the desired kind and quality is very difficult when all your merchandise is made by Chinese slave labor. "
Immoral wrote on Oct 14, 2006 7:59 AM:
" Walmart Executives are immoral for profiting from Chinese Slave Labor. The Chinese pay their workers .35 cents per hour, for 10-12 hour days. Walmart is exploiting this slave labor and profiting from it. Anyone with morals would stop buying this stuff. It's the same as buying fur, your purchases fuel these markets. I also do not shop at anti gun stores, nor do I watch movies or TV etc made by anti gun actors/hosts. "
bill. wrote on Oct 14, 2006 8:05 AM:
" lets get real people. its not just walmart. i am a n.r.a. member but i know without a doubt that in time all guns will be outlawed.the government has gotten way too big than our forefathers intended. buy all the guns and ammo you can before its too late but not from dealers that can be traced back to you.(i think in your hearts you know i am right).thanks and good luck. "
Dean wrote on Oct 14, 2006 8:39 AM:
" I think maybe we should embrace this idea guys... Hear me out before you start typing. Every day we see / read stories about how the Wal-Martians are putting the smaller stores out of business. We are constantly reminded of their ability to buy cheap import products in massive quantities and dictate what their purchase price will be. BUT , now they have given back a niche market by refusing to sell guns in some stores ( and I suspect ALL very soon ). Look at this as an opportunity. NOW is the perfect time to open your own shop or support an independent who is already in business. I know we'll pay a little more for some of our guns and ammo but let's make this a positive thing for our hobby. NOW , I don't care if people bash Wal-Mart, live it up. I live about 15 minutes away from their corporate offices and I have plenty of ill will toward them. BUT , if you plan on boycotting any company who supports same sex couples... you're in big trouble. Not just Wallie-World and Ford but GM , Chrysler and most other major American companys have fallen into that trap. I'll close by saying that I agree with most of you. Wal-Mart exploits cheap labor and poor benefits... BUT now is the time to capitalize on their failures. Just my 2 cents. "
NevJohn wrote on Oct 14, 2006 9:57 AM:
" I am afraid Wal-Mart isnt the only culprit in the "made in China" syndrome. It seems everything now-a-days is made somewhere else, but the USA. Even my nice 5.11 clothing is made in Taiwan. Course, they (China) dont grow Spinach, that I know of. I sure get tired of supporting other countries, buy their flooding the US marketplace with their junk, but, until the US Govt gets off their deal butts, and puts more tariffs into imports and US business quit outsourcing jobs, that is the sign of the times, I am afraid.
Here in LV, half the WM's sell guns. I have a new "super center" going up about 1/4 mile from me, and will be interesting to see if it will sell guns or not. Since this area is "yuppie" territory, dunno. Although, alot of GI's live around here, being stationed at Nellis AFB. Time will tell.
John
"
wayne novak wrote on Oct 14, 2006 9:57 AM:
" Wal-mart is anti-american I don't by a thing there, let alone a firearm. support the local firearm dealers they deserve it! "
Robert Langford wrote on Oct 14, 2006 9:58 AM:
" WALMART CAN GO TO HECK , JUST LIKE KMART . AT ONE TIME KMART WAS THE BIGEST. THEN BIG HEADS FORGET THEY NEED CUSTOMERS
R D LANGFORD
COLA SC "
JOHN EVANS wrote on Oct 14, 2006 10:51 AM:
" I AM NOT HAPPY WITH WALLMART EITHER, BUT THINK ON THIS. YOU SEE WHAT WE DID TO KAMART AN ROSIE ODONELL, WE SHOULD ALL BOYCOT ALL ITEMS FROM CHINA,THEN THEY WOULD STOP SUPPORTING NORTH KOREA,AN ITS LITTLE PUPPET.LET THEM AN WALMART SELL ALL THEIR CRAP TO KOREA AN IRAN LETS BE STRONG AMERICANS AGAIN. "
linda evans wrote on Oct 14, 2006 11:12 AM:
" IF WALMART IS BOWING TO THE ANT GUNERS, THEN REMEMBER THIS WHEITHER YOU ARE DEM OR REP. MOST ANTIGUN ORGNIZATIONS SUPPORT THE DEMS. SO CHECK OUT EACH ONE AND HOW THEY STAND ON GUN CONTROL "
Bureguard wrote on Oct 14, 2006 1:00 PM:
" well we stopped when they joined the homosexual c of c. now it seems they are putting on a show in Id. to teach people how NOT to upset that sexual group. We think we are saving money by that so I can get arms elswhere. "
Dale Parker wrote on Oct 14, 2006 1:13 PM:
" Walmart will go the way of Kmart. They are both cut from the same cloth. Talk about made in China, I went looking for a new deer stand and most of the ones in Bass Pro Shops were made in China. This was along with a good part of their sporting goods. Learn to speak Chinese, Spanish or Gay. "
solagratia wrote on Oct 14, 2006 3:03 PM:
" Poor Sam Walton would roll over in his grave if he knew what his next of kin are doing to the business he started. They never used to carry junk made in China and they prided themselves on supporting American industry. Look what they're doing now... bad business practice. They may end up trading the loyalty of many many customers for the sake of being politically "correct". I don't like the changes in Walmart that I've seen and read about. Everybody support your local small mom & pop business!
"
TOMMY wrote on Oct 14, 2006 3:17 PM:
" OUR JOBS ARE GOING THE WAY OF THE TEXTILE AND STEEL MILL WORKERS BECAUSE OF AMERICANS NOT STICKING TOGETHER AND BUYING AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS. IF WE DON’T CHANGE AND STOP SUPPORTING THE COMPANY’S THAT EXPLOIT THESE PEOPLE IT MIGHT BE YOUR JOB THAT IS SENT OVER SEAS NEXT. OR AS THEY LIKE TO SAY NOW “OUT SOURCED”
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Robert Williams wrote on Oct 14, 2006 4:33 PM:
" The Wall Mart store here in Middletown Ohio has also stoped selling guns and belive me Middletown has always been big on guns. I ask why thay stoped selling them thay just said company policy.So i told them my policy was to not shop at a place that bans a product i belive in. "
William F. Jackson wrote on Oct 14, 2006 5:03 PM:
" I agree with all the comments I have seen on your site. Sam would not have put up with this. As for guns, I have been told by several gunsmiths, that t
the guns sold at Wal-Mart are "seconds". I, for one will not shop at thier stores for any reason. They have forced to many buisness to go over seas, such as Huffy Bycycle. "
Mike Petrie wrote on Oct 14, 2006 5:12 PM:
" I'm sorry Wal-Mart is doing this, and I'm also sorry they're supporting gay marriage. I'm sure they'd be right at home up here in the People's Republic of Montgomery County, Maryland. "
Eric wrote on Oct 14, 2006 5:25 PM:
" The whole situation has gotten too far out of control to stop it by boycotting any store. Thanks to NAFTA and China's most favored nation status, nothing is made here anymore. When "real" war comes to America, no one here will know how to make anything, thanks to these two policy's. We should outsource our Congress. Think of all the money we'd save in fat pensions and benefits these slime buckets suck out of the America taxpayer and provide nothing in return. Vote out all incumbants this election day. Send the message that enough is enough. "
Mike Bell wrote on Oct 14, 2006 8:17 PM:
" I also think Sam is rolling in his grave. We all need to look out for each other and protect our rights. One way I help others when they are in need is through "Hunters Helping Hunters" www.hhh-usa.org "
Pat Kennedy wrote on Oct 15, 2006 12:21 AM:
" I stopped shopping at K Mart and Boscov's here in SE Pennsylvania because of their anti gun policies and I will do the same at Wal Mart. As for China, every penny they get from us will be used to strengthen their military for their eventual showdown with America. Thank Bill Clinton for granting China a Most Favored Nation trade status and helping to weaken our country and strengthen theirs. "
Roger in PA wrote on Oct 15, 2006 12:48 AM:
" Most of the Wal-Marts are caving. But I look at it this way, We are fortunate enough to have the biggest Cabellas in the country and they are getting bigger and bigger. Most of all their items are MADE IN THE GOOD OLD USA. "
Anonymous11 wrote on Oct 15, 2006 1:41 AM:
" WM provides important competition that benefits Americans. Without WM Americans would get rich at the expense of you. Small business owners would take advantage of you. WM stopped selling guns because you didn't buy enough guns from them and because gun bashers complained to them more than you bought guns from them.
Don't inject or impose your politics on your consumerism unless WM does the same. The only time you are to boycott WM is when it becomes political, for example, if it were to participate in a gun buy-back scheme. Businesses and individual consumers should never use government to gain an advantage over one another - keep politics out of consumerism ! Otherwise you either pay more or we experience shortages. Support free markets. "
Ralph wrote on Oct 15, 2006 7:14 AM:
" My own policy, and has been for over 20 years, is not to purchase ANYTHING made in China, and not to do business with ANY establishment that does not permit firearms on their premises. I will also walk out of any business that does not give me reasonable service (in English) when I request it, leaving my full shopping cart right where it is at the time. As for Walmart, learn about out Hillary Clinton's connection with them... "
Paul Costello wrote on Oct 15, 2006 8:50 AM:
" The Wal-Mart ban on firearms, only started after Hillary C. was named to the board of directors. Solution, buy only your liscense from Wal martsd do not buy anything else and put a ban on their store for anything, lets se them survive w/out 75 million gun owners and their friends buying from other sources. Lets send them and that commie Hillary into bankruptcy. "
Joel Olsen wrote on Oct 15, 2006 10:20 AM:
" Wal Mart was my favorite store. I could buy almost anyhing there. I quit Target many years ago when they did away with sporting goods. K-Mart was next. I believe that Wal Mart will be the next. The Englewood store was my " store of choice. There is a nice gunshop just a couple of blocks North. When the store in Starkville Colorado quits selling firearms, the store will lose a lot of customers. The "BIG R" will gain. I will not be a Wal Mart customer any more "
Paul Stone wrote on Oct 15, 2006 10:40 AM:
" It would appear Wal-Mart is trying to please the libs with this policy. Perhaps to counter their anit union employment policy which has cost them greatly. I do not shop at Wal-Mart and encourage other to do the same. "
Jim LaRose wrote on Oct 15, 2006 12:28 PM:
" My family shopped exclusively at Walmart, we could find anything there, and were in there at least 3 times a week. We considered everything they were starting to stand for, and decided we would shop anywhere but walmart no matter what the cost. I hasn't been to bad really, it takes a little longer, but the self satifaction is worth it. I've written tons of lettes to their management. We'll see this christmas season if it makes a difference. I personally hope they go out of business at this point! "
benefactor wrote on Oct 15, 2006 1:58 PM:
" Wal Mart family oriented? NOT!! Their support of gays and lesbians flys in the face of family values. Their anti gun "business" policy is anti American as is their Chinese products "business". My business is trading with honorable establishments.
Welcome back, Mom and Pop!! "
Elmer Beauregard wrote on Oct 15, 2006 2:40 PM:
" Well Folks: it seems as though this might need to go to Wal-Mart Hearquarters, as if they are not already watching. Which I bet they are, so I will send this to someone that just might get it to them. I did get my Rotella there but TSC will do. Pressure is the key don't you think. "
Lee wrote on Oct 15, 2006 4:10 PM:
" Stock has been flat for how long now? I do not think the Walton family have much say so anymore in wal mart policy making As for Target they give tons of money to the gays but declined a request by our very own Vets.So much for the French Co. "
chris camire NH wrote on Oct 15, 2006 6:52 PM:
" THEY ALSO STOPPED SELLING GUNS HERE IN NH. THATS A BUNCH OF BULL ABOUT DAMAND FOR GUNS EVERY TIME I WENT NEAR THE SPORTS AREA AROUND THIS TIME THEY WHERE SELLING. I THINK THEY ARE OR WILL BE ANTI`S IN THE FUTURE. THIS JUST THE BEGINING. "
Peter R wrote on Oct 15, 2006 6:58 PM:
" Who said John Kerry was against guns? It wasn't John Kerry, it was the NRA!!!!
Listen to the candidates when they speak, not the wordbending special interest groups. Ironic it happens with the current Administration in power!!!! "
John Hayden wrote on Oct 15, 2006 9:12 PM:
" They did the same thing here in Erie Pa. They said They quit selling guns, in the city Wal-marts. however they said the Supercenter Wal-marts would. But try to complain at the 800 number no one would answer over 30 minutes of waiting. Then I hung up and had to go to work.I belive Wal-mart is anti gun! Testing the waters before all Wal-marts stop selling guns. "
Norm wrote on Oct 15, 2006 10:29 PM:
" Hey Pete, John Kerry is against guns. It is not necessary to listen to the candidates when they speak. That is irrelevant. Watch how they vote on gun issues. John Kerry has consistently votes agains guns. If you don't believe me, check it out for yourself. "
RandallM. wrote on Oct 15, 2006 11:28 PM:
" NEVER MIND WALMART! YOU WANT SOMETHING ANT-GUN TO COMPLAIN ABOUT? Then look no further then under your nose! DIDN'T ANY OF YOU BOTHER TO CATCH THIS PAPER'S "FAST FACTS" AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE?
The Morning News would like the majority of folks reading this article who do not own guns to be duped into believing that ANYBODY can purchase a rifle or Shotgun as easy as a Coke.
The Morning News conveniently forgot to mention that your Driver's License and a Federal "Yellow Form" must be completed before a long gun purchase. Applicants who lie or omit information are subject to stiff penalties including jail time.
But I suppose those pertinent facts don't fit into the typical liberal media agenda. "
J. Dunlop wrote on Oct 16, 2006 5:14 AM:
" Jami Armes says it all. We are no longer relevant as custmers. I'll be selling my Walmart shares. "
hunter wrote on Oct 16, 2006 6:22 AM:
" It seems that Wal-Mart is taking away jobs and capping salaries of its long time associates, then every couple of weeks they drop another bomb on them, they support the gays and lesbians,which personally is disgusting to me, but even viewing it liberally, I cannot understand why the gays need their own chamber of commerce, they should join the one in their local areas,now the guns are going away. Not just in some stores, within a year or so, they will be out of all stores. Of course you protest, but they really don't care. I read an idea on the article about Wal-Mart associate wages being capped, and the suggestion was to pick a week or weekend to NOT SHOP AT WALMART, because that really DOES bother them, they just don't expect it.The NRA is certainly strong enough to publicize an event like this, along with religious groups, the unhappy associates can chime right in and ALL OF YOU TOGETHER AS PARTNERS can make a difference by choosing to NOT shop at Wal-Mart on a designated week or weekend. I think it would be wonderful to see almost empty parking lots, and it would hit them right in their profit account, THAT, MY FRIENDS, WILL BOTHER THEM. "
Dr. Kathleen Barlow wrote on Oct 16, 2006 9:21 AM:
" I find it unbelievable that you you are not supporting the Second Ammendment rights of US citizens. I have a growing list of dissatisfaction with WalMart, and I am shopping there les and less frequently.
One of my sons worked for WalMart right after his college graduation, and even then, it was not a good place to work. This organization does not value its employees, in spite of what you say in your TV ads.
It seems that you have lost the values upon which Sam founded this business.
He must be gyrating in his grave. "
Bob wrote on Oct 16, 2006 10:33 AM:
" Out of all the comments only one person got it right! We are in a global economy and if we don't wake up and get busy we will be left behind. All of you who want to only by American, haven't thought of the consequenses! I can give you an example any gun nut can check. Look at what an AK is going for, $350, made in Russia, than look at an AR 15, $900, american made! Just imagine if the corporate gaints and labor unions could control what things cost because we had a phobia for buying overseas! My wife works for WM and they suck when it comes to benifits, and their managment are a bunch of fools. If it weren't for a few good employees the place would fall apart. These employees are carrying those in management who are to dumb to do their job. Boy,I really wish I could close the borders to all imports and see how you would get by with the america only crowd running things! I garuntee you wouldn't be able to survive if mom and pop were setting the prices!!!! If we were smart we would utilise the one thing we have in our favor and that is our superior technological knowledge which drives this world!!Instead complain that we don't have high paying labor jobs because that's really all most of our population is capabale of, due to the dumbing down of our educational system. "
solagratia wrote on Oct 16, 2006 11:11 AM:
" Mr. Anon 11 ~ Walmart has already put politics in commercialism by pandering to the whiny demands of the liberals ~ that is what this story is about ... re: the guns ~~ Walmart may end up "shooting" themselves in the foot.
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solagratia wrote on Oct 16, 2006 11:24 AM:
" Bob & Anon 11 ~ Closing the borders to imports would not only change the nature of commerce and the economy ~ it would create more jobs for Americans by putting an end to international sweat-shops and forcing American companies to produce American made products. There is plenty of money in this country to go around. By selling imports, retailers are contributing to the economy of other countries, all because it puts more dollars in their own pockets via cheap labor. I say make it here, market it here, sell it here, keep it here. Put your money back into THIS economy and bring poverty-class America back UP to middle-class where it used to be before NAFTA ~ and where it still belongs today. "
Justin wrote on Oct 16, 2006 11:52 AM:
" I refuse to go to buy chinese crap from a place that takes 3 times as long to get out of. I have not been to a wmart in over 5 years. Let the small businesses sell the guns!!!! support small business!!! "
Elmer Beauregard wrote on Oct 16, 2006 12:09 PM:
" Sola: gotta love that name;; Now look folka we have a bigger probled then WM, locate and get the DVD (Obsession), I'm looking for it also. We have enemy within our borders and they want to kill us. so load up on AMMO for what you have and be ready. It is comming down the pike. Sola something soming your way "
Gun free wrote on Oct 16, 2006 1:01 PM:
" John---What did YOU do to Rosie? She's still successful and has a new gig on a popular daytime talk show. Do you guys have to make everything a GAY issue. I'm glad that they stopped selling guns----one less opportunity for some child to carry a gun to school and kill someone else. Go ahead and blast back with your "I have the right.." comments. "
a true veteran's daughter wrote on Oct 16, 2006 3:39 PM:
" As for wal-mart stopping selling guns and Hillary C becoming a board member, I think everything that our father's and fore fathers fought for has now been blown out the window and then some. Now back to "Gun Free" it is not the store's fault for the children of today bringing guns to school and killing someone it's the fact that today's society is now teaching them that it's ok to kill, it's ok to be gay and be public about it. What about the 2nd amendment? Our society is basically full of bull. If you put God back into the schools as was before and re read the constitution then maybe none of the things would happen as they have had in the past few months. "
E wrote on Oct 16, 2006 4:22 PM:
" Daughter: Are you equating killing with being gay? Or maybe you'd support the killing if it was limited to gay people? And what gives any of you the right to decide what products Wal-Mart does and doesn't sell? If they discontinued the brand of milk that you like to drink would you be threatening to shop elsewhere? Give me a break!! "
Shot my Dad hunting wrote on Oct 17, 2006 6:35 AM:
" Dad's ok I just winged em.If'n I could get me an M-50 or M60 heavy machine gun I'd show them critters a lesson.And the illegals.
Wal-Mart not the way to go. "
Jim wrote on Oct 17, 2006 7:59 AM:
" Gun free: get your facts straight! Kids can't buy guns from WM, they need a Background check and have to fill out a 4473. When I was a kid we brought guns to school because we went hunting after class. If the parents would love their kids and discipline them out of love to raise them properly. There wouldn't be the problem in schools that we have today. It's not the guns it's the parents, the liberals who took corp. punishment out of the schools etc...
Democrats/Liberals : amazing the power of stupid people in large groups. i.e. 'shot my dad hunting' (people like him shouldn't have guns I'm glad he doesn't have one!!) "
Charles wrote on Oct 17, 2006 3:16 PM:
" Cedartown, Ga Had a small WalMart. 15-20 long guns in sporting goods. Got new SUPER WalMart last spring. NO guns whatsoever!!
Not firearm territory???? Come by my place out in the woods and listen to the hunter's and other's shot's going off during hunting season!!!!!!!! "
Gynsu wrote on Oct 18, 2006 7:39 PM:
" Make it harder to get guns, less people wind up having guns, which means less risk to enslave us...
:)) "
Shot my Dad hunting wrote on Oct 19, 2006 7:53 AM:
" Tis is my rifle , tis is my gun,
Tis is fer fightin, Tis is fer fun.
Dam lebirals nun of em own guns.
Only us smert consrevative republicants kin whop our kids n kill em animules. Luv like only God intended. "
JP wrote on Oct 19, 2006 8:47 AM:
" I have to say that I agree with Jim...The world is going straight down hill if you ask me. Guns don't kill people....PEOPLE kill people. Kids aren't held accountable for their actions these days....We are a joke to the rest of the world...so is Wal-Mart. I went in the other day to get some groceries and I could't even hear my husband talking to me because of the LOUD HISPANIC VIDEOS PLAYING....forget asking for help from one of the associates....they can't understand you anyway so the way I see it..it doesn't matter if they sell guns or not...you can't buy one if the guy behind the counter can't understand you anyway!!
BYE BYE Walmart!! "
hc wrote on Oct 19, 2006 10:04 AM:
" I believe it is wal-marts decision to not sell guns as it is our right to not shop there anymore, which I will do. This is america and wal-mart has the right to piss off their customers. But they will suffer the wrath of the free market system, as did the Dixie Chicks "
Jerry Hawkins wrote on Oct 19, 2006 9:06 PM:
" Everyday I think of it. Consevative republican in the mirror spells southern democratic.
There is no evil in selling weapons just as their is no evil not wanting to sell weapons. "
Free Speach wrote on Oct 20, 2006 7:58 AM:
" Speaking of the Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines a native of Lubbock, Texas said:---------- "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."-------- She is not the only Texan or American to have that opinion. They are doing OK without a few red neck Bubbas and so will Wal Mart. "
Rebel Soul wrote on Oct 20, 2006 9:49 PM:
" Bush is a lost yankee from Maine.
The only reason he didn't run for govenor there is he forgot he was a Texan. "
Rbryant wrote on Oct 22, 2006 10:05 PM:
" It is a shame that they do this. This is obviously not Sams philosophy. He was a avid hunter. Even his reenactment of his office at the five and dime has a shotgun at the door. They can say what they want to about markets, we know that they are giving into the special interest. "
proudgunowner wrote on Oct 23, 2006 7:21 AM:
" Thank God we have a Gander Mountain and a Dick's Sporting Good store in our area. Walmart is anti gun. Probably because they are afraid that with the new policies that one of their employees might go postal on them. "
solagratia wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:57 AM:
" The problem is that walmart wants to remain politically correct in order to prevent "offending" anyone. And the problem with this liberal way of thinking is that it brings TOO MUCH of the government into our private lives. You liberal democrats want the government to legislate your version of "morality" (immorality) by taking away the first amendment rights of we law abiding citizens who possess Godly morals. One day you may live under the government police ~ we'll see how happy you are then, when you get what you're working so hard to achieve. It's a communistic, socialistic, nationalistic political idiology. Keep on digging.... you're going to find yourself in a hole too deep to get out of -- and don't you dare wonder how you got there.... peace yer brains out. "
sola wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:59 AM:
" The problem is that walmart wants to remain politically correct in order to prevent "offending" anyone. And the problem with this liberal way of thinking is that it brings TOO MUCH of the government into our private lives. You liberal democrats want the government to legislate your version of "morality" (immorality) by taking away the first amendment rights of we law abiding citizens who possess Godly morals. One day you may live under the government police ~ we'll see how happy you are then, when you get what you're working so hard to achieve. It's a communistic, socialistic, nationalistic political idiology. Keep on digging.... you're going to find yourself in a hole too deep to get out of -- and don't you dare wonder how you got there.... peace yer brains out. "
solagratia wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:01 AM:
" The problem is that walmart wants to remain politically correct in order to prevent "offending" anyone. And the problem with this liberal way of thinking is that it brings TOO MUCH of the government into our private lives. You liberal democrats want the government to legislate your version of "morality" (immorality) by taking away the first amendment rights of we law abiding citizens who possess Godly morals. One day you may live under the government police ~ we'll see how happy you are then, when you get what you're working so hard to achieve. It's a nationalistic political idiology. Keep on digging.... you're going to find yourself in a hole too deep to get out of -- and don't you dare wonder how you got there.... peace yer brains out. "
solagratia wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:02 AM:
" The problem is that walmart wants to remain politically correct in order to prevent "offending" anyone. And the problem with this liberal way of thinking is that it brings TOO MUCH of the government into our private lives. You liberal democrats want the government to legislate your version of "morality" (immorality) by taking away the first and second amendment rights of we law abiding citizens who possess Godly morals. One day you may live under the government police ~ we'll see how happy you are then, when you get what you're working so hard to achieve. It's a nationalistic political idiology. Keep on digging.... you're going to find yourself in a hole too deep to get out of -- and don't you dare wonder how you got there.... "
KRYSTAL wrote on Oct 25, 2006 6:15 PM:
" I LIVE 2 TOWNS AWAY FROM HUNTSVILLE AND I COULDN'T BELEIVE THIS! I HAVE GUNS (ONE I GOT FROM WALMART) AND SO DID MY FAMILY. AND ITS NOT THE GUNS THAT IS THE PROBLEM, ITS THE PEOPLE. CHILDREN AND ADULTS BOTH CAN BE SAFE WITH GUNS IF TAUGHT THE PROPER WAY. AND " SHOT MY DAD HUNTING" IS NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE OF THAT. ITS ALSO NOT SOMETHING TO MAKE LIGHT OF. I THIK THEY SHOULD KEEP THE GUNS.... NOT ALL PAWN SHOPS SELL QUALITY AND NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD TO GO TO A DEALER. (MY BOYFRIEND WORKS AT A GUN SHOP SO I KNOW HOW EXPENCIVE IT CAN BE) "
Jerry wrote on Oct 27, 2006 3:36 AM:
" WalMart is on the decline and they deserve to be (see KMart's history). They are clearly alienating their main demographic - lower and middle income Americans - many of whom own guns. They have all the bad pub pumped out by the media and unions, now they are killing off their loyal customers. The product is what - 90% Chinese - you get what you pay pay for. I don't go to WalMart unless no other choice. "
Zeke wrote on Nov 6, 2006 1:50 PM:
" Reading down the list of comments, one states WM sells "seconds" guns. Wow, what a piece of junk rumor! Second is WM does not make money. When I take my Telxon and check prices(Yea, I work at Wal*Mart in the sporting Goods Dept, I can assure you WM makes money. "
Gynsu wrote on Nov 8, 2006 2:34 AM:
" Surprised you people haven't realized yet what walmart is up to....
I mean, they had "buy american", "Christian values", and all these other stances, when the reality of it is they are the exact opposite.
The only reason they tout such beliefs is to try and rake in MORE profits from the fools - WHICH, I might add, seems to be the majority of americans.
Low prices can easily equal dangerous products. Just ask one of the numerous kids who've been injured on walmart bikes because they were not properly built or assembled. When walmart demends from the companies lower and lower prices, corners get cut and quality is thrown out the window. Buying ammo from them would literally be playing "russian roulette. WAKE UP PEOPLE - WALMART IS NOT GOD, NOR YOUR FRIEND. "
Old Ben wrote on Nov 12, 2006 3:50 PM:
" Wal-mart is the worst big business in the USA!! Check with any one who works there. Every thing that I have tried to buy there since old Sam died seems to be junk! Old Sam by the way was a sportsman and a pro gun man. It is very hard for me to support the communist by buying their junk after so many of our men have died fighting this very thing. Old Ben
"
James wrote on Mar 3, 2007 8:42 AM:
" Too bad about Wal-mart. Is this story about Huntsville, Arkansas or Huntsville, Alabama? I followed the link from the NRA page here on their section about AL, but I get here and its an AR newspaper. I don't know about AR, but there is definitely a Huntsville, AL in a Madison County and in which at least one Wal-mart has stopped selling guns. Somebody mentioned H. Clinton on the board of directors at Wal-mart, I am going to check that out right now. "
Not already registered?
Richard C Williams wrote on Oct 13, 2006 9:41 AM: